# Microsoft annoints Rust as a 'Tier 1' internal language

DevFeed: [Microsoft annoints Rust as a 'Tier 1' internal language](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/microsoft-annoints-rust-as-a-tier-1-internal-language-8543.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.theregister.com/devops/2026/09/11/microsoft-annoints-rust-as-a-tier-1-internal-language/5295732>)

Author: Joab Jackson

Published: 2026-09-11T06:26:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [www.theregister.com - Articles](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/www-theregister-com-articles.md>)

Topics: [Microsoft](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/microsoft.md>)

Tags: [bugs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bugs.md>), [devops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devops.md>), [memory](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/memory.md>), [microsoft](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/microsoft.md>), [programming-language](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/programming-language.md>), [rust](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rust.md>), [windows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/windows.md>)

## AI overview

Microsoft has designated Rust a Tier 1 internal language, with the stated aim of helping developers address memory bugs in Windows.

## Source excerpt

Redmond's coders get the tool to help them scrub memory bugs off Windows